Therapists in Venice, CA

I help individuals and couples identify and work through the blocks to their most authentic connections with self and others. Our work together will allow you to hone in on your truth first. From personal authenticity you can create a life that satisfies and elevates you. I work with you to heal past trauma and grow your resiliency. You are the expert of your healing. We can identify relationships and patterns that keep you feeling stuck and identify your path to wellness.

Helping others achieve long lasting emotional stability is my main goal as a therapist. If your past experiences in psychotherapy have primarily been handled with just compassionate listening and support, you will most likely experience a re-occurring event that will have you forever returning to counseling. Weather your issues are related to life transitions, life stressors or emotional distress, I am ready to gift you with tools you can carry and practice for life, so that you may feel empowered to know how to help yourself throughout life's challenges.

I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker and am proud to have worked in the mental health field since 2016. Having worked with a wide range of individuals, families, and communities, I am committed to providing care through a decolonial framework. My therapeutic approach is informed by various interventions which include Somatic Therapy, EMDR, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Surf Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. I provide Polyvagal informed, client-centered and strength-based care to ensure that everyone’s route to wellness is both dynamic and unique to the individual.

I believe in utilizing methods that have been researched and proven to work. I aim to immediately target struggles and provide concrete tools to help my clients help themselves. My goal is to help minimize their pain and help them build the kind of lives they are looking for, in line with both their goals and their values, by approaching therapy scientifically and compassionately. I believe therapy works within a warm, safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative space and am dedicated to creating this space, and utilizing it as the foundation of our work together.

However you may have arrived here, I hope you find this as your invitation to enter a process of healing, renewed hope, and self-becoming. In therapy, we bring a sense of liberation to your emotions, experiences, and identity, and grow toward a sense of confidence to make the changes you desire. Together, we explore and understand your experiences and to tend to your goals through an affirming, collaborative, and caring process.

I believe that effective therapy happens within the context of a safe and supportive relationship. With this in mind, I prioritize the therapeutic relationship in my work, emphasizing warmth, safety, trust, respect, and meaningful connection. I work with individuals, couples, and children, and have extensive experience working with the LGBTQI+ community. In our work together I will invite you to be curious about yourself and investigate the root cause of specific issues, while also helping you to access and strengthen your own unique and natural abilities to cope with distress and challenges that life may bring.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving the Greater Los Angeles area who works hard to foster clients’ self-improvement through self-discovery. My areas of specialty are depression, anxiety, burnout, low motivation, overwhelm, panic symptoms, grief and loss, family trauma, and major life transitions. I am also well-versed in the entertainment industry and understand the challenges that can accompany careers in the creative arts. You are the expert in your own experience. I provide a warm, judgment-free environment for you to reflect on how you got here and how to become the person you want to be.

I am an Associate MFT and Art Therapist passionate about helping children, adolescents, and young adults overcome trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem, and perfectionism. Through a combination of traditional talk therapy, art therapy techniques, and evidence-based interventions, I aim to help clients build resilience, develop coping strategies, and foster a positive self-image. I believe that it is not what happens to you, but how you handle it and harness change that really shapes your life.

Hi, I'm glad you're here. Maybe you're feeling stuck, anxious, alone, in pain, or have the sense that something is missing. Many of my clients have childhood experiences of neglect or abuse, difficult attachment experiences, trauma, and other histories that continue to affect the present. Together we will collaborate to create a safe, compassionate space where all parts of you can be seen without judgement. We will explore the past, identify and transform old patterns, and develop a present that supports deeper connection to self and others. We'll even find moments of humor and joy.

Struggling with perfectionism, anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, and intergenerational trauma caused by parental relationships can be challenging. If you're experiencing a "sticky feeling" that's preventing you from moving forward, I'm here to help. We can work together to unpack these patterns and gain insight into their origins, paving the way for personal growth.

I am deeply convinced that we all suffer from the same human condition. We all have an internal voice that is at times worried, critical, and even hopeless. My therapeutic approach involves acknowledging and working with these parts of ourselves, rather than silencing or eliminating them. I specialize in treating professionals (e.g., individuals in medicine, law, tech), and I have comfort working with anxiety, depression, PTSD and general life stress. I also have extensive experience working with racial and sexual minorities. I help people learn to sit with their feelings, develop self-compassion, and build healthy habits.

If you are feeling sad, anxious, confused, dissatisfied, or are having problems in your relationships with others, I have the experience and qualifications to help you. I provide a safe, warm and supportive relationship in which we can explore your personal experiences and help you find ways to greater fulfillment and happiness.

I believe you should like your therapist and feel like you’re making progress, rather than just spinning your wheels. A clinician’s knowledge, approach, and personality are key to achieving that, so I offer free 15 minute phone consultations in order to determine if we’d be a good fit. I have over 20 years experience treating adults, teens, and couples in the areas of anxiety, depression, relationships, and general self-growth. My other specialties include: mindfulness, integrative health, introversion, and highly sensitive people.

What is wrong with you? You just don't understand me! Despite your best efforts, it seems like you're always getting rejected or upsetting your loved ones. It's a battle that you shouldn't be fighting. You have the best of intentions, and don't want to cause pain but something always seems to go awry. The attempt to share how you feel ends up in a blow out, spiraling out of control. Trying to understand your loved ones results in disconnection. Peace, connection, warmth, love - these are the things you seek and miss the most. You're anxious to find a way to exist with others in an authentic way, but keep coming up short.

I create a confidential space for you to safely explore your mental health concerns & gain practical tools to apply to your daily life. I offer short- & long-term therapy. I collaborate with you to understand your needs & goals. Then I create a treatment plan that is unique for you, based on what you need. I teach tools that have been proven to work in the past for my clients or for me. My clients tend to struggle with anxiety, depression, self-comparison, body image/EDs, trauma, abuse, substance use/addiction, relationship issues, spirituality questions, lack of self-esteem/confidence, stress, setting boundaries, & communication.

Bailey Carver is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2020. Bailey is originally from northwest Virginia and received a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Virginia Tech University. She went on to receive her master's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Social Work. Bailey has more than three years of experience providing therapy and support to adolescents and their families as they navigate mental and emotional health issues within the inpatient, non-profit, and residential treatment setting.

Hi there, I’m Sam - welcome to my practice. With my warm gentle nature and holistic approach, I support my clients in uncovering their true resilient selves. I love working with young adults and women who are looking to find relief from trauma, PTSD, sexual trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief, as well as those seeking support with perfectionism, relationships, dating, identity, spirituality, sexuality, and creativity. I see therapy as a journey of discovering the parts of you that have been in hiding – maybe the parts that you thought were unlovable or shameful.

Life is full of unexpected twists and turns that flip our world upside down. It can be overwhelming and confusing to take these problems on ourselves. That's where I come in to lend a helping hand. If you're struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, loneliness, grief, attention issues, or conflict in your relationships, let's collaborate together to face these challenges head-on. My approach revolves around delving into the values that matter most to you and leveraging them to help you achieve the fulfilling life you truly deserve.

I am a particularly good fit for clients who tend to intellectualize their problems and who are uncomfortable/unaccustomed to tapping into their emotions. I am a more interactive therapist. I see therapy as a conversation. If you are someone who has been frustrated by therapists who are detached, I may be a good fit for you. I am patient and I will not push you into going deeper than you feel comfortable with at the moment. I know that change and trust are slow processes and I will respect your ability to set the pace of your own therapy.